Mom’s Money

Replacing Your Incandescent Bulbs With Energy Saving Bulbs Doesn’t Have To Hurt

I was one of the last hold outs in my family.  I hung on to my incandescent light bulbs as long as I could.  I did the research, read the statistics, and learned how much money we would save if we replaced all our light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs.  Even after the research, my family still had to drag me all the way to the store, kicking and screaming, resisting the inevitable.  Yes, I agreed to at least change a few of our existing incandescent bulbs with the compact fluorescent creatures, but only in the garage!  

And then it happened… we got to the store, and miracle of miracles, found a wall filled with all sorts of those little critters!  They were so cute!  If you haven’t checked out the new and improved compact fluorescent bulbs yet do yourself, and your budget, a favor and do some research.  There are shapes, sizes, and “temperature” options that will fit every fixture in your home.  You can start small, just a new bulb in your laundry room, then in the garage, then the basement and workshop.  Every time an incandescent bulb burns out, consider replacing it with a new compact fluorescent bulb.  According to GE, the money you save in energy use alone is around 75% , not to mention they last about 10 times longer!  You pay more at the cash register initially, but by saving energy and replacing bulbs less often, it’s one investment that is guaranteed to make you money.  Then you will be a convert, just like me!